Bakersfield Turkey Day Run
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Event overview
The Bakersfield Turkey Day Run is the 9th annual edition, scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Bakersfield, CA. The event is held at The Park at River Walk (11298 Stockdale, Bakersfield, CA 93311). The program includes a timed 5k and a non-timed 1 mile walk, plus a virtual run option. A special registration discount for participants aged 9 and under is applied automatically. Proceeds and donations benefit the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank.
Logistics and amenities
- 5k Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)
- Virtual Run
Packet pickup is scheduled at Stretch Zone, 12716 Stockdale Hwy suite 600, Bakersfield 93314, on Wednesday, November 26 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Additional packet pickup is available on event morning starting at 7:00 am. Free parking is provided at the venue. Participant items include a long sleeve Thanksgiving shirt and a finisher's medallion; the event also lists donuts for finishers, age group awards for the 5k, an overall male and female prize purse, a Gobble & Strut contest, and music. Registration pricing changes are indicated for the period before and after September 30, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.